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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What's a good ULEZ compliant car on a £3000 budget?]( Posted by on 24 May, 2024 My daughter who lives in Australia, is coming back to the UK for a long visit and wants to buy a "cheap" car for the time she will be here. It needs to be dog friendly and ULEZ compliant. However she only has about £3000 to spend on it and the age of the good old banger seems dead. What would you recommend? [Read more →]( [Which small cars give the best ride over speed humps?]( Posted by on 24 May, 2024 Which small cars give the best ride over speed humps? [Read more →]( [What's a suitable suitable to sell my 1988 Lada Niva?]( Posted by on 23 May, 2024 I have a Lada Niva car which my grandfather gave me. It has 0 miles on it, it was stored in a family garage and I recently cleaned it and I am looking to sell it. It has all its interior and exterior original components. I wanted to know around how much is the suitable price for it and who my target buyers should be? [Read more →]( [How much is my 1973 VW Type 2 Westfalia worth?]( Posted by on 23 May, 2024 I wondered if anyone could give me their estimated value of a VW Type 2 Westfalia RHD with original interior. Its a 1973 model with front hinged popup roof. It was restored around 10 years ago with plenty of photos and invoices to prove it. A recon engine was fitted in 2018 and I estimate it has covered about 2500 miles since then. The odometer hasn't worked since we got the van but it shows 153k I believe. This might not be the original odometer. There are a few small rust issues but nothing major. Any ideas of value, please? [Read more →]( [Do I need to tell my insurer about a claim on another vehicle?]( Posted by on 23 May, 2024 I have two cars and each is insured on a separate policy in my name. I have had one windscreen claim on each policy in the last 5 years. When applying for car insurance quotes do I need to list both windscreen claims or just the one claim relating to the vehicle I want the quote for? [Read more →]( [Can I view the evidence of an alleged speeding offence?]( Posted by on 23 May, 2024 I have been accused of exceeding the 30 mph speed limit - I was allegedly caught on camera doing 40mph. Are the police duty bound to submit evidence i.e, camera photo and data information to substantiate this claim? [Read more →]( [Have TMC traffic updates stopped?]( Posted by on 23 May, 2024 TMC traffic updates are affecting most if not all cars which are over 2 years old, including my bought from new Audi in 2021. Audi is saying the situation is unfortunate and there is nothing they can do and they say my model also cannot be upgraded to internet capability. Yes, I can use my smart phone, but if I bought the vehicle new with a 5-year warranty and which also included 5 free satnav updates, then what is Audi's and the franchiser's legal or regulatory obligation to me the customer? [Read more →]( [Should panels underneath the car be removed for anti-rust treatment?]( Posted by on 22 May, 2024 Should the panels underneath the car be removed for anti-rust treatment or should they be left in place due to sensitive sensors which they protect? [Read more →]( [What are my rights as a private seller?]( Posted by on 22 May, 2024 I sold a 17 year old car, not aware of any issues on car and did not describe as perfect. Money and details were exchanged. As the buyer left he literally pulled off gear stick as reversing the car. Now he is claiming that the gear box was on its way out and he was sold a faulty car. Where do I stand? [Read more →]( [What is the difference between a manufacturer recall and an inherent fault?]( Posted by on 22 May, 2024 Could you explain the difference between a manufacturer recall/fault and an inherent fault? What if the manufacturer recall is due to inherent fault ? [Read more →]( [Are red cars still vulnerable to sun 'bleaching'?]( Posted by on 22 May, 2024 I owned a couple of red cars in the 1980s and 90s. Both were new and even though they were garaged much of the time the paintwork suffered badly from ‘sun bleaching’. I understand that modern paint finishes are more resistant, but has the problem been solved completely, or is it still worth avoiding red if wanting to keep the car for a few years? Also, are metallic finishes more resistant than ‘plain’ red? [Read more →]( [Can I give my partner my car but remain the registered keeper?]( Posted by on 22 May, 2024 I have recently upgraded to a new car but I still have the previous one that I had which has now been SORN, untaxed, uninsured and in my garage. My partner has started to take driving lessons and I have told her that once she passes her test then she can have my old car which she can use for herself and maintain, once it has been re-insured, taxed and had an MOT. I am still the registered keeper of the old car that I want my partner to have and she will be the main driver, although I will also put my name on it as I may still use it from time to time and it should hopefully lower the premium for her as I have more driving experience. Although I will be letting my partner have the car, I don't really want to 'give' it to her, my worry is, if I am still the registered keeper but not the main driver, will that mean that, if in the event that my partner has some kind of incident such as a speeding or parking fine, does that mean that I will incur the charges and consequences seeing as I am still the registered keeper? If so, then is there any way around that or do I need to register the car with my partner as the registered keeper and driver? [Read more →]( [Are there guidelines on tyre tread depth for an MoT?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 My partner has just bought an Approved Used Toyota Yaris Hybrid from a Toyota main dealer on my recommendation. The MoT certificate was issued on the day of collection with no advisories. I have noticed that the tread on one of the front tyres appears to be very close to the legal limit. Are there any guidelines as to what depth low tyre tread should be advised during the MoT test please? [Read more →]( [Do I need to disclose an engine replacement when part exchanging a car?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 I have recently had a new engine fitted to my car under the manufacturer warranty at just 13000 miles. When i come to part exchange it am i obliged to tell the dealer about it? [Read more →]( [Can I donate a car to Ukraine?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 I have a Land Rover Discovery 2, just MoT’d for a year, but I live in London and it is not ULEZ compliant which is a pain. I’d like to make sure the car is used for Ukraine rather than diverted to somebody’s personal use. Any thoughts? [Read more →]( [What's the best van that I can also sleep in?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 I am looking to buy a passenger van which has at least 4 seats. I also want to be able to fold down the seats so that I can sleep in it. My problem is that I'm 6ft4 so would like something big enough that I can lie down straight in. Ideally it wouldn't be much over £2000, but I am willing to go a bit higher for the right vehicle. Good fuel economy and relatively cheap insurance are important too. [Read more →]( [Can I update my DAB radio?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is off and the car is parked and locked for a while. If this happens on a long run such as after stopping for a break I have no entertainment. Is there anything I should do to prevent this? [Read more →]( [Is there an alternative to buying hire car insurance from car rental companies?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 We are going to Italy in August for a fortnight and hiring a car. The car itself is circa £860 with basic cover which seems about right. They do offer peace of mind ‘supreme’ cover on top, however, should I wish to take that out. The slight issue is the supreme cover is £600+. In your experience is there a solution to this conundrum? [Read more →]( [Can I refuse to take back my car from the insurance company after it was stolen?]( Posted by on 20 May, 2024 Can I refuse to take back my car from the insurance company after it was stolen? I am too scared. I don’t know where it’s been. [Read more →]( You received this email because you signed up to our mailing list. If you’re not interested in receiving our newsletter any more, you can: [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( Honestjohn.co.uk 5 New Street Square London United Kingdom EC4A 3TW